In a world where so many people have too many needs, it’s well worth celebrating the individuals and organizations that work to help others without expectation of personal reward. A great example is DMU’s upcoming health service trip to Honduras:
Kids commit a great act of kindness Read More
While demand is rising for many types of health care professionals, some of the hottest demand anticipated in coming years is for physician assistants (PAs). For a recent article posted on HealthLeaders Media, reporter John Commins talked with a number
A profession in demand: physician assistant Read More
Active lifestyles, particularly those that include extreme sports, come with their risks. Just ask Russian freestyle skier Maria Komissarova, who recently reported she is paralyzed from the waist down after breaking her back in a training crash at the Winter
Don’t just sit there – it could disable you Read More
As posted previously on the Dose of DMU blog, osteopathic medical student Melissa Deer is working hard to raise funds to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). If she raises the most in donations for the central Iowa LLS
DMU student kicks off campaign for a good cause Read More
The physical therapy profession has faced change beyond health care reform and evolving patient demographics. The profession’s terminal degree used to be a master’s of science; however, the vision of the American Physical Therapy Association states that by the year
DMU expands opportunities in postgraduate physical therapy studies Read More
When the city of Des Moines in 2009 switched its occupational health services provider from the DMU Clinic to another entity, the DMU Physical Therapy Clinic lost its main source of referrals. Given the clinic is not affiliated with a
Physical Therapy Clinic moves patients, improves function in every stage and age Read More
This past weekend I caught an episode of the fascinating, delightful “Radio Lab,” WNYC’s Peabody Award-winning program that, according to its website, “examines big questions in science, philosophy and the human experience through compelling storytelling.” This episode was about various
How do you want to die? Read More
Feb. 23-March 1 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, designed to promote public and media attention to the seriousness of these disorders, their biological underpinnings, environmental triggers, warning signs and ways to help those affected. According to the National Eating
Learn, reach out during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Read More
Is your stress stressing you out? Do you ever feel like you have too much to do and not enough time? Although it is only a few weeks into the spring semester, it seems like classwork, friends, family and work
If you have the pleasure of meeting DMU osteopathic medical student Libby Abbas, you will know immediately she’s exactly what you’d want in a health care provider. Friendly, compassionate and focused on enhancing her health care skills, this California native-turned-Iowa-farm-kid
DMU seeks to serve rural health care needs Read More
